MICSTI AND NUL ADVANCED LESOTHO DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) Convened with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the National University of Lesotho to review progress on Lesotho’s Digital Public Infrastructure. The meeting received a presentation on three key systems that will modernize government services: – X-Road – to securely connect government ministries […]
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT REMAINS KEY – MASIU
Inspired by the 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget, the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) will continue to invest in infrastructure development. This was said by Information Communications Technology (ICT) Director, Mr. Khiba Masiu giving remarks on the proposed allocation of M386,4 million that had been allocated to the ICT sector so as […]
SESOTHO WORD BANK BEING COMPILED TO TRAIN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS IN LESOTHO.
The Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation Mr Kanono Ramashamole, held a follow-up meeting in Maseru with a consultant from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and representatives from the National University of Lesotho. The meeting continued discussions from the Artificial intelligence Digital Academy session held on 11th February […]
UAE DONATES 400 LAPTOPS TO BOOST IT EDUCATION IN LESOTHO
The Ministry of Education and Training received 400 laptops and other IT gadgets from the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through its Embassy in Maseru. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Minister of Education and Training, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, said the donation follows a meeting held in Cape Town where developed countries pledged […]
RAMASHAMOLE URGES LCA TO SAFEGUARD END USERS AGAINST CYBER ATTACKS
The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MICSTI) , in collaboration with the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA), held a meeting to discuss commitment to strengthening cybersecurity in Lesotho and elevating the sector to a national level. Speaking at the meeting the Principal Secretary of MICSTI, Mr Kanono Ramashamole said the initiative began while […]
LESOTHO, GERMANY STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi held a bilateral meeting with Dr Volker Wissing of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport of Germany, with the aim of strengthening cooperation on digital development. Discussions focused on policy and governance, including progress on shared vision for a digitally empowered future […]
LESOTHO CHAMPIONS AFRICA’S UNIFIED DIGITAL VOICE AT GLOBAL TALKS
Lesotho has taken a leading role in shaping Africa’s position on the global digital agenda during the Africa Region’s Pre-WSIS+20 Information Meeting held in New York, United States of America. Opening the high-level meeting, the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi, called on African countries to adopt a single, unified […]
LESOTHO CALLS FOR A UNITED AFRICAN VOICE AT WSIS+20
The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Kanono Ramashamole, opened a virtual consultative meeting as Chair of the African Union body responsible for communication and information technologies.The session aimed to finalize the draft guidelines that will guide African Union Member States during the World Summit on the Information […]
LITHUANIAN AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO MINISTER NTHATI MOOROSI
The Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania, Her Excellency Ms Rasa Jankauskaite, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nthati Moorosi. Lithuania has developed into an important center for science and digital technology, with strong capabilities in biotechnology and Information and Communications Technology. This growth is driven […]
GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES PROJECTS ON TECHNOLOGIES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The government of the Kingdom of Lesotho through the Ministry of Law and Justice in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) launched the Project on Technologies for Community Development today. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Law and Justice, Mr Richard Ramoeletsi outlined that the launch of the Project on Technologies for […]
